Support Ranges From Access to Finance, Inputs, Markets, and Technologies, to Institutional Building, Rehabilitation of Critical Farm Access Roads and Securing Land Use Rights Washington, June 5, 2012 –...

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 -- The World Bank Group today released its ambitious, new Environment Strategy for 2012-2022 aimed at supporting countries to pursue sustainable development pathways that are green,...

World Bank releases State and Trends of the Carbon Market report 2012 COLOGNE, GERMANY, May 30, 2012 – The total value of the carbon market grew by 11 percent in 2011, to $176 billion, and transaction...

Announces $3m in support from Japan to help countries around the world put it into action GABORONE, BOTSWANA, May 25, 2012 – The World Bank’s Vice President for Sustainable Development, Rachel Kyte, today...

For many low-income countries, natural capital is a critical asset, making up nearly 36 percent of their total wealth. The poorest communities depend on oceans, forests, and soil productivity for their...

It was a gathering of global ocean interests rarely seen. More than 130 people from island and coastal governments, civil society organizations, the seafood industry, major retail outlets, ocean science...

Managing Flood Risks and Mitigating Storm Water Surges are Priorities WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved an innovative project designed to protect over...

Over the last 20 years economic growth has lifted more than 660 million people out of poverty and raised the income levels of millions more, but growth has often come at the expense of the environment....

South Korea Pledges $40 million to Promote Green Growth for All SEOUL May 9, 2012 –The World Bank today released a report urging governments to think green when pursing growth policies, which can be inclusive,...

Current growth patterns are not just unsustainable; they are also deeply inefficient. As a result, they stand in the way of sustainable development and its objectives of social, environmental and economic...

Rapid urbanization and climate change are reshaping and exacerbating disaster risk. Together, they have added urgency to the task of building resilience in communities and countries around the world. Climate...

Carbon reduction can be combined with development and rising incomes (Addis Ababa, 20 April 2012) With a record number of 1,200 registered participants, this year’s Africa Carbon Forum (ACF) demonstrated...

Washington, April 16, 2012 — World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick today congratulated Dr. Jim Yong Kim for being chosen to become the 12th president of the development institution and offered...